Demonstration Projects
Photo: A demonstration path was installed on Corrine Drive to celebrate National Bike and Roll to School Day 2022
Demonstration Projects are temporary, very low-cost projects designed to be installed and removed quickly and easily—typically within a few days. Also called “pop-up” projects, demonstration projects may precede a longer pilot project and are most effective for educating the community about a project type or testing a new material or design. Inviting emergency services, school buses, and transit vehicles to interact with the demonstration may result in critical tweaks to the design or materials before a longer-term implementation. Demonstrations can also be useful to prepare a community for an upcoming change in travel pattern, such as a roundabout. Unlike a longer-term pilot, a demonstration may act like an outreach event to solicit real-time feedback and educate people on-site about how they should navigate the new facility.
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A demonstration path was installed on
Corrine Drive to celebrate
National Bike and Roll to School Day 2022 |
- Lifespan: 1 day – 1 week
- Planning Timeline: 2 – 3 months
- Budget: $
- Funding: Community Organizations, Small Grants, In-Kind Donations, City Programs (such as safety funds, bike plan implementation, or economic development funds)
- Public Engagement: Before, during, and after implementation. Community input on design is expedited. No formal comment period
- Approvals: Transportation Director or Designee, Appearance Review Board or Historical Review Board (if applicable)
- Permitting: Engineering Permit not required. For street closures, including for installation, coordinate with Traffic Management Division in lieu of Special Events Permit.
- Materials: Temporary, easy to install and remove